Marianna G. Oliveira

FAIRHAVEN — Marianna G. (Gracia) Oliveira, 83, of School St., Fairhaven, died Sunday, April 14, 2013 at The Oaks Nursing Home in New Bedford.

FAIRHAVEN — Marianna G. (Gracia) Oliveira, 83, of School St., Fairhaven, died Sunday, April 14, 2013 at The Oaks Nursing Home in New Bedford.

She was the wife of Arnold Oliveira, they were married for over 54 years.

Marianna was born in Fairhaven, MA, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Frates) Gracia.

Mrs. Oliveira was a Secretary in the Division of Registration and Professional Licensure, for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for over 10 years before retiring in 1994.

She was a lifelong Fairhaven resident. She was a former parishioner of St. Joseph Church.

Marianna loved to sew and garden, and she also made ceramics.

Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter Cynthia Lambert and her husband Robert of New Bedford, MA, a sister Barbara DeTerra and her husband Arnold of Fairhaven, MA. She is also survived by 2 nieces, 2 great nieces and a great nephew.

Her funeral will be held Friday at 9:00am from the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Mary's Church. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours Thursday from 4:00pm — 7:00pm.

Gifts in her memory can be sent to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.